The Fashion World: English Vocabulary List

a decorative item, worn around the wrist or arm

"She wore a gold bracelet."

"He gave her a bracelet for her birthday."

a large piece of cloth with vibrant colors worn around the neck or head

"Colorful bandana tied."

"He tied a colorful bandana around his head to keep sweat away during exercise."

a type of light jacket either worn with pants that do not match or as a uniform by the members of a union, school, club, etc.

"Blue blazer worn."

"He wore a smart blue blazer with matching trousers to the important job interview yesterday."

a warm knitted piece of clothing made of wool with long sleeves and no buttons

"Warm wool pullover."

"She wore a warm wool pullover because the weather was quite cold yesterday afternoon."

a piece of metal or plastic with a hinged pin that is used for fastening a belt, bag, shoe, etc.

"The buckle broke."

"He fastened the leather belt buckle and adjusted it to fit snugly around his waist."

a hat with strings tied under the chin, worn by women or children, especially in the past

"Baby bonnet cute."

"The baby looked adorable wearing a cute pink bonnet on her head yesterday."

a loose overgarment without sleeves fastened at the neck

"The cloak kept him warm."

"He wore a dark cloak in the cold evening air."

each of the pair of decorative buttons linked to a man's shirt cuff

"Gold cufflink worn."

"He wore elegant gold cufflink with his formal shirt for the wedding ceremony last weekend."

a decorative ornament, often metal set with gems or enamel, fastened to clothing by a hinged pin and catch

"The antique brooch was made of silver."

"The antique gold brooch was decorated with small pearls and had belonged to her great grandmother."

a small decorative case, usually made of valuable metal, which a memento can be kept inside and is worn around the neck on a chain or necklace

"He gave a locket."

"She cherished the antique locket that contained a tiny photograph of her grandmother."

a piece of jewelry, decorated by gemstones, resembling a small crown worn on the front of the head by women

"Princess tiara worn."

"The little girl wore a shiny plastic tiara and felt like a real princess yesterday."

(of women's clothing) designed with a neckline that dips low at the front

"Her blouse is low-cut."

"Her low-cut blouse was not appropriate for the formal business meeting at all."

a religious piece of clothing, worn by some Muslim women in public, covering the head and neck

"Wear hijab daily."

"Many Muslim women wear hijab as part of their religious and cultural tradition every day."

a type of shoe that is flat with a low heel, made of leather, and can be worn without fastening

"He wears loafers."

"He wore comfortable brown leather loafers to the office because they were more casual than dress shoes but still looked professional enough for meetings."

a long loose garment similar to a nightdress, worn by women or girls in bed

"Silk nightgown comfortable."

"She wore a comfortable silk nightgown before going to bed every single night."

(of athletic footwear) covering the ankle of the wearer

"He wears high-top sneakers."

"He wears high top sneakers that cover his ankles and provide extra support for basketball."

(of a piece of clothing) having a neckline in the shape of the letter V

"V-neck sweater comfortable."

"She likes to wear V-neck sweater because it looks elegant and comfortable at the same time."

(of clothes, colors, hairstyles etc.) enhancing the wearer's appearance and making them more attractive

"The hat is becoming on you."

"The hat is becoming on you and matches the color of your eyes perfectly."

wearing clothes that are too formal or excessive for a particular occasion

"I felt overdressed at the party."

"I felt overdressed at the casual party because everyone else was wearing jeans and t shirts."

wearing clothes that are too casual or inadequate for a particular occasion

"I was underdressed for the wedding."

"I was underdressed for the wedding because I wore shorts while everyone else wore suits and ties."

the measurement around the middle part of someone's body

"Her waistline changed."

"The waistline of the dress was adjusted slightly for a better fit."

a soft yarn or fabric, made from the fine wool of the angora goat

"Soft mohair sweater."

"The soft mohair sweater feels very warm and comfortable during cold winter days every year."

a tight-fitting garment made of stretchy fabric, covering the body from the shoulders to the top of the thighs, worn especially by ballet dancers, acrobats, etc.

"Dance leotard worn."

"The dancer wore a tight black leotard during the ballet performance last night."

a cloth with a smooth and thick surface, typically made of cotton or silk

"The velvet felt soft."

"The theater curtains were made of deep red velvet that absorbed sound and looked luxurious."

a type of very smooth fabric with a glossy surface

"Shiny satin dress."

"The beautiful dress was made from shiny satin fabric that looked elegant under the lights."

soft leather with a velvety surface, used for making shoes, jackets, etc.

"Soft suede shoes."

"She bought soft suede shoes that are very comfortable for walking long distances every day."

fine, soft wool that is originally taken from the undercoat of the Kashmir goat

"Luxury cashmere sweater."

"The luxury cashmere sweater is very expensive but extremely soft and warm in winter."

a narrow piece of cloth, leather, etc. used for fastening, carrying, or holding onto something

"The watch strap was made of leather."

"She adjusted the strap of her bag so it would rest comfortably on her shoulder while walking."

(of a piece of clothing) displaying more of the wearer's body than usual

"Her dress is revealing."

"Her dress is revealing and shows a lot of skin so she wore a jacket over it."

a piece of jewelry that is worn around the ankle

"She wore an anklet."

"The dancer gracefully moved her feet, her delicate anklet catching the light."

having an appealing appearance that is stylish

"Her dress is chic."

"The actress looked incredibly chic in her elegant designer gown on the red carpet."

a loose garment without sleeves that is fastened at the neck and hangs from the shoulders, shorter than a cloak

"She wore a cape."

"The elegant cape was the perfect accessory for her evening gown."

the way a garment is cut, giving it a particular style

"I like the cut."

"The tailor suggested a more flattering cut for the bespoke suit."

exhibiting striking and showy characteristics, often characterized by extravagance or exuberance

"He wears flamboyant clothes."

"He wears flamboyant clothes with bright colors and bold patterns that attract everyone's attention."

improving or emphasizing someone's good features, making them appear more attractive

"That dress is flattering."

"That dress is flattering because it accentuates her waist and makes her look taller and slimmer."

any type of knitted, felted or woven cloth

"The factory produces cotton textile for making shirts and other clothes."

"The textile industry in this region employs thousands of skilled workers every year."

(of clothes) shabby, old and in poor condition

"The shirt is ragged."

"The shirt is ragged with holes in the sleeves and stains on the front of it."